Oil nationalization not a cure for energy crisis
The AFL-CIO executive council under Lane Kirkland floats nationalization as a possible response if oil firms desert the public interest. Authors argue against nationalization, citing competition among U.S. firms and the dangers of a single state monopoly managed by Washington.
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Lane Kirkland
Afl-Cio
OPEC
California
Shell
Standard and Mobile
Union
Atlantic Richfield
Department of Energy
Washington
Abortion Debate Tests First Amendment Claims
A suit by two Catholic groups challenges the Pregnancy Discrimination Act arguing it coerces employers to fund abortions and treat abortion as a fringe benefit. The decision hinges on whether funding abortion collides with religious freedom and free exercise, suggesting liberal societies shape choices and that abortion is moved from private choice to public policy.
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Washington
America
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Letter About hospital care and race concerns era
A letter thanks Aiken Community Hospital staff for 11 days of compassionate care during a brother’s illness and death. It includes a lengthy polemic on race relations, Andrew Young’s UN post, and U.S. political resignations, arguing no racial motive in Young’s situation.
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Aiken Community Hospital
James Clarence Summers
Alvin Summers
Andrew Young
Letters Policy At Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Submissions
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Signed letters with a handwriting or typed signature and mailing address are required. Anonymous pieces are rejected. Submissions may be edited for space clarity taste and libel and should not exceed 200 words unless editors allow exceptions.
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USCA
University
Dorothy M. Albea
North Carolina Ave
Are Teachers Professionals or Not
A reflective essay argues that New York Regents may strip teachers of professional status. It critiques current certification, supports statewide exams and oral tests, and envisions teaching internships and rigorous evaluations to raise standards and renew the teaching corps.
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Regents
University of the State of New York
New York
State Commissioner of Education
State Board of Teachers
Newcastle
New York City
Buffalo
Board of Examiners
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Aiken
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Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Ashley
South Carolina
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Iss
Bert Lance
James R. Schlesinger
Brock Adams
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Joseph A. Califano Jr
Treasury
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Griffin Bell
Carter
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